Programme Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering services company is seeking a Programme Manager to lead high-profile and complex projects for the UK’s national deterrent platform, the Dreadnought class SSBN. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing technically complex programmes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire a multi-disciplinary team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Bristol, with a focus on delivering high-value solutions in defence and security sectors.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience managing complex equipment/system contracts.
• Ability to interact successfully at a senior level.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team for Dreadnought class SSBN delivery.
• Provide guidance and support to meet delivery commitments.
• Champion high performance and inspire team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Role:

Programme Manager

Location:

Bristol(hybrid-2 days / week)

Duration:

6 months

Inside IR35:

Umbrella

About our Client:

A leading international engineering services company that supports critical national infrastructure across defence, aerospace, and security sectors. The company is known for delivering complex, high-value programmes with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

The Programme Manager is based within the UK Submarines Focus Area of our client's Mission Systems business.

Our client is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for global defence and security. We have a wide portfolio of best-in-class intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, communications, and weapons launch and handling solutions across all domains, integrating the best of industry to meet our customers' needs.

The role: The difference our Programme Manager, Dreadnought will make

As the Programme Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary to lead our mission critical, high profile and complex programme with change and transformational elements.

Your key responsibilities will be to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver systems for the UK's national deterrent Platform, the Dreadnought class SSBN. You will have comprehensive experience of managing programmes in the support of delivery of large and technically complex equipment / system contracts, preferably for MoD and commercial customers.

We are looking for an accomplished leader with excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact successfully at a senior level with leadership, Commercial and MoD customers. You will be confident, tenacious and naturally inclined to always find solutions to challenging situations. Importantly you will need ability to champion high performance and inspire others.

Day to day, you'll be providing leadership, guidance, and support to a large team prioritising to meet delivery commitments and financial goals. You